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Introduction
Do you want to make a difference while participating in a dynamic and reciprocal health care environment in the public sector?
If so, we have an excellent opportunity to join our hospital’s team! The , Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services () is seeking a qualified and experienced to join our team at the Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System () in Bridgeport. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS :
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DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.
The Young Adult Services (YAS) program is designed to provide age appropriate, clinical and residential support services to young adults with behavioral health disorders between the ages of 18-25, providing intensive recovery-oriented services that take into account developmental processes, the impact of traumas, and family issues.
YAS provides a wide range of services including clinical, employment, educational and rehabilitative support. YAS is designed to prevent these consumers from being lifelong members of the mental health service systems.
Persons referred for services come through the Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System Community Outreach and Engagement Service or through the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Office of the Commissioner’s central referral process.
In both instances, these are usually youth who have been in residential treatment through the Department of Children and Families, in foster care, and / or in the juvenile justice system.
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For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.
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To Apply :
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.
The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period.
It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services hospital, community behavioral health facility or program this class is accountable for leading Mental Health Assistants in the assessment, planning and implementation of paraprofessional nursing, clinical and / or rehabilitative interventions designed to support client short and / or long-term needs.
In outpatient or community programs this class is accountable for independently performing the full range of paraprofessional functions in case management and crisis intervention services.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Community and / or Outpatient Programs :
Inpatient Ward or Unit :
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
apply principles of therapeutic counseling under supervision; develop curricula and instruct groups; organize; understand, interpret and carry out oral and written instructions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Three (3) years of experience at the level of a Mental Health Assistant 1.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain clients and may have significant exposure to infectious and / or communicable diseases, strongly disagreeable conditions and risk of injury.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.
As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and / or responsibility.
Overview
Employee Benefits As a State of Connecticut employee you may be entitled to a host of benefits that are not only attractive, but also may be portable should your career bring you to other avenues of state service.
From 13 paid holidays to accruing vacation time, being a State of Connecticut employee not only gives you the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life, but the time to enjoy your own.
Listed below are just some of the benefits the State of Connecticut offers depending on the position you hold :
Full Time
Public Administration
$62k-81k (estimate)
05/08/2024
05/12/2024
portal.ct.gov
HARTFORD, CT
>50,000
1979
EDWARD LAMONT JR
<$5M
Public Administration
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